Its a little too late to change my university choices but I don't regret choosing them. Anyway I came across the league table and realised the unis of my choices are in rather, #29, #54 and #70, etc.

I know its all about independent work that really matters but I'm guessing these league tables are here for a reason. I just feel a little disheartened knowing my choices were uh, in the middle rather in their top of the table.

This is what I am also worries about, most of my universities are in like the 70's. When I look back I do regret not applying to a higher one but I do like my current university but am not sure whether it would affect my career prospects when I leave university due to the position on the league tables

I have done some recruiting. Positions in league tables can vary quite a lot from year to year. There are some employers who recruit only from a selection of universities but not many of them. League tables matter far less than most students think. What will matter when you apply for a job is what else you have done with your time. Employers like to see previous work experience, preferably in the type of thing you are applying to do but holding down any type of job shows some valuable skills like getting up on time, attending when expected and not making the other staff dislike you so much you get sacked. You can also demonstrate good presentation skills if you talk about what you have done in a positive way. .

A first from rank 70 will beat a thrd from rank 29 for virtually all employers.

(Original post by parentlurker)
I have done some recruiting. Positions in league tables can vary quite a lot from year to year. There are some employers who recruit only from a selection of universities but not many of them. League tables matter far less than most students think. What will matter when you apply for a job is what else you have done with your time. Employers like to see previous work experience, preferably in the type of thing you are applying to do but holding down any type of job shows some valuable skills like getting up on time, attending when expected and not making the other staff dislike you so much you get sacked. You can also demonstrate good presentation skills if you talk about what you have done in a positive way. .

A first from rank 70 will beat a thrd from rank 29 for virtually all employers.

(Original post by Okster)
Its a little too late to change my university choices but I don't regret choosing them. Anyway I came across the league table and realised the unis of my choices are in rather, #29, #54 and #70, etc.

I know its all about independent work that really matters but I'm guessing these league tables are here for a reason. I just feel a little disheartened knowing my choices were uh, in the middle rather in their top of the table.

Do these league tables really matter though?

There is no such thing as 'the' league table. There are several tables published by different organisations and none of them are pure records of achievement such as a football league table. All are mixtures of qualitative and quantitative data of varying quality, weighted in whatever manner the publishing organisation thinks fit.

(Original post by Okster)
Its a little too late to change my university choices but I don't regret choosing them. Anyway I came across the league table and realised the unis of my choices are in rather, #29, #54 and #70, etc.

I know its all about independent work that really matters but I'm guessing these league tables are here for a reason. I just feel a little disheartened knowing my choices were uh, in the middle rather in their top of the table.

Do these league tables really matter though?

General league tables aren't really that important, and there is a lot of variation year on year. Some employers may be influenced by university reputation, but most won't pay attention to the league tables year on year.

If you're worried about what your student experience will be like, maybe have a look at the subject specific league tables for your subject. Equally, it's worth remembering a lot of factors influence league tables that will never impact on the average student.